Best Movies About Football [Infographic]

Football fever grips the nation virtually every week of the year. From the Euros, World Cup, Premier League to The Championship and lower leagues, football matches are played and watched by millions of dedicated fans. Sporting events have been captured on film for decades, some reliving past memorable games, while others are based on the life events of particular players and managers, and it has to be said that some films are far more noteworthy than others.

This infographic showcases a host of football films that have gained notoriety for one reason or another. Many football movies have taken mega bucks at the box office, including Bend It Like Beckham and Escape to Victory, while others, including Fever Pitch, focus on the fans.

Comedies, documentaries, and classic story lines have all been filmed, keeping fans entertained and enthralled in the comfort of their own homes, including films available on Netflix. The infographic includes brief overviews of players that have tried their hand at acting, with some making it onto the screen like a duck to water, with others sinking like a stone.

Whichever club, player or super star you follow, you can be sure that they are included within a football film somewhere. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ‘beautiful game’ on the big screen when there are no live matches to watch.

Submitted by Barryy Robertson | Infographic source: blog.clublinefootball.com

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